Finally, CM Atishi calling new projects as ‘gift’ for Delhiites: BJP
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva expressed satisfaction on Saturday over Chief Minister Atishi’s remark in which she described city projects, scheduled to be inaugurated on Sunday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as a “gift” for Delhiites. Sachdeva stated that it is commendable that the Chief Minister has recognised that real […]
Republican Johnson re-elected Speaker of US House
Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) Mike Johnson, a lawmaker from Louisiana, was re-elected speaker of the House of Representatives. The Republican party closed ranks to avert a repeat of the days-long leadership crisis that had led to his elevation to the chair in 2023. Johnson won 218-215, with two of the nine holdouts finally dropping their […]
New York judge sets date of Trump’s sentencing in hush money case
Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) Juan Merchan, a New York judge presiding over US President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money case, set January 10 as the date of sentencing for the case. The sentencing would take place at 9:30 in the morning at a courthouse in Lower Manhattan, according to a decision by the judge on Friday. […]
Austrian coalition talks collapse as NEOS quits
Vienna, Jan 4 (IANS) Talks on forming a three-party coalition government in Austria collapsed after the smallest party NEOS withdrew from negotiations. However, the remaining two parties have confirmed their intention to continue discussions. At a press conference, NEOS party leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger cited the People’s Party and the Social Democratic Party, the other two […]
Italy reports record cyber-fraud cases in 2024
Rome, Jan 4 (IANS) Italy’s Postal Police said that they investigated 18,714 cyber-fraud cases in 2024, resulting in over 181 million euros ($186 million) in stolen funds, both record highs. In their annual report, the Postal Police said that 26 per cent of the cyber-fraud cases investigated involved fraudulent online trading of securities. Despite being […]
Ukrainian Prime Minister sets out 10 govt priorities for 2025
Kyiv, Jan 4 (IANS) Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has outlined ten priorities of his government’s agenda this year, the cabinet’s press service reported. The development of the defence and security sector will remain Ukraine’s key task, Shmyhal said, noting that special attention will be given to the long-range component and the missile program. This […]
Strengthening innovation alliance in focus as US NSA Sullivan travels to India on final visit
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) India and the United States are expected to hold discussions on a range of strategic, regional, and bilateral issues, including the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) during US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan’s two-day New Delhi visit, beginning Sunday. Earlier today, the White House confirmed Sullivan’s visit […]
World’s oldest person dies in Japan at 116
Tokyo, Jan 4 (IANS) Japanese media on Saturday reported that 116-year-old Tomiko Itooka, recognised as the world’s oldest person, has died of old age. Itooka died earlier this week at a nursing home in the city of Ashiya in western Japan where she resided, the city government in Hyogo Prefecture said, reported Kyodo News. The […]
Ecuador declares state of emergency in seven provinces
Quito, Jan 4 (IANS) Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has declared a 60-day state of emergency in seven provinces and three municipalities amid escalating internal unrest and armed conflict. The provinces affected include Guayas, Los Rios, Manabi, Santa Elena, El Oro, Orellana, and Sucumbios, along with the Metropolitan District of Quito, La Troncal, and Camilo Ponce […]
South Korea: Police make another request for questioning Yoon’s security team chief
Seoul, Jan 4 (IANS) South Korean police on Saturday again requested two top officials of the Presidential security office to appear for questioning for their alleged obstruction of official duties related to the state anti-corruption agency’s attempt to detain suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol. Park Chong-jun, chief of the Presidential Security Service (PSS), and Deputy […]
